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Directors Guild Pension Plan Sues MGM Pictures for Alleged Self-Dealing
The pay TV-slash-streaming arm of MGM, now called MGM+, allegedly inked a “sweetheart” licensing deal with its owner that shortchanged the union benefits plan.
Jacob Elordi or Callum Turner Should Not Be James Bond, Says Ex-007 Casting Director: ‘We Know So Much About Them’ and the Actor Should Be ‘Out of the Blue’
Debbie McWilliams, the James Bond franchise’s longtime casting director, does not want to see rumored contenders Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner or Harris Dickinson pick up the 007 moniker. McWilliams worked on Bond movies for 40 years, starting with 1981’s “For Your Eyes Only” and running through 2021’s “No Time to Die,” and is responsible for casting Timothy […]
Scamming Netflix Outta $11M Gets Director Some Serious Prison Time; Judge Condemns Carl Rinsch’s “Money Laundering & Lies”
There is very little Keanu Reeves can not do, but even the best efforts and intentions of the John Wick superstar couldn’t save his 47 Ronin director for serving time behind bars for scamming Netflix out of millions. Almost two months after Reeves wrote to Judge Jed Rakoff asking that Risch’s sentence might be “tempered with […]
Markiplier Wants to Be a Matchmaker: ‘You Can’t Tax Loyalty’
Fresh off the VidCon Hall of Fame, Markiplier tells IndieWire why audience loyalty can't be negotiated away and how he wants to hold the door open for everyone else.
Bill Maher Hailed for Courage and Being the ‘Ultimate Contrarian’ as He Receives Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bill Maher was awarded the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize for American Humor on Sunday in a casual and candid affair that blended accolades, insights and light-hearted roasting from an assemblage of colleagues and entertainers. The event, now in its 27th year and held at the Kennedy Center, toasted Maher’s intellect, his […]
We Know What Taylor Swift Is Wearing to Her Wedding (Maybe)
The world's most famous bride-to-be has no shortage of options. But The Hollywood Reporter's sources say the winner is...
‘FROM’ Star Pegah Ghafoori On Fatima’s Shocking Evolution & What’s Ahead After The Season 4 Finale
SPOILER ALERT! This story contains details about the Season 4 finale of MGM+’s FROM. Few characters on FROM have changed as dramatically as Fatima (Pegah Ghafoori). First introduced in Season 1 as a source of optimism in a town built on fear, she’s become increasingly entangled in the show’s darkest mysteries. By the end of Season 4, Fatima realizes […]
Taylor Sheridan Rips Studio Execs for Knowing ‘Nothing’ and Slams His TV Critics: ‘I Do Rage-Bait Them. F— ‘Em, Honestly’
Taylor Sheridan has built one of the most-watched television empires on the planet, and he wants everyone to know he did it without chasing trophies or taking notes from the people who sign his paychecks. The “Yellowstone” creator unloaded on studio and network brass during an appearance on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” where he turned […]
‘Supergirl’ Stinks. Why Does Hollywood Keep Failing Female Superheroes?
There’s a scene toward the end of “Supergirl” that perfectly encapsulates how tonally inept it is. After what feels like an eternity, our Kryptonian hero, Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock), has quit drinking away her sorrows, embraced her superpowers, thrown on her cape and decided to whoop some evil ass. It’s a moment of triumph for […]
Daveigh Chase Cause Of Death Revealed
The official cause of death has been revealed for former child actor Daveigh Chase. Chase died of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with other significant conditions, including chronic polysubstance use, according to Los Angeles County medical examiner records. She died in a hospital and the manner of death is listed as natural. Chase died June 16 […]
Tidal to Label AI-Generated Music, Ban Royalties from AI Song Streams
The music streaming service Tidal said on Monday that artists uploading music wholly or substantially created using AI will have them label them as such — and those songs won’t be eligible for royalties. The service’s new AI policy goes into effect July 15, and it also applies to Tidal’s independent artist franchise Tidal Upload. Tidal […]
‘Migration’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit Against Illumination, Mike White
Kenneth Giavara accuses the makers of the animated feature of copyright infringement for lifting ideas from his award-winning screenplay.
Amanda Batula Not Returning to ‘Summer House’
The Bravo star at the center of the show's scandal is exiting ahead of season 11, which hasn't yet finalized its full cast.
How Movie Theaters Can Increase Profits — and Win Back Reluctant Audiences
The business lacks enough premium-capable screens to match the performance of modern films. And make other tickets less expensive.
Amanda Batula Out Of Bravo’s ‘Summer House’ After 9 Seasons
Amanda Batula is not returning to Summer House Season 11 after nine seasons as a full-time cast member on the Bravo reality series, Deadline has learned. Batula’s exit from the show comes after her romantic involvement with fellow cast member Westling Wilson, who will also not be returning to the summer series. Although Batula was […]
Everything We Know About ‘Maxton Hall – The World Between Us’ Season 3 So Far
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us Season 2 came to a close after the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday, and one more season is on the way. The show received a Season 3 renewal six months ahead of the premiere of Season 2. The German series set at an English boarding school has broken international viewership […]
Daveigh Chase, Voice of Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ Died of AIDS
The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office has announced a cause of death for Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in “Lilo & Stitch” and starred in “The Ring.” Chase died June 17 in Los Angeles at 35. Chase, who also went by Daveigh Schwallier, died of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS, according to the coroner’s office. A […]
Tiffany Boone & Lisa Gilroy Round Out Cast Of Netflix’s ‘A Hundred Percent’ As Production Begins
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has begun production in Los Angeles on its new comedy series A Hundred Percent, adding Tiffany Boone (The Big Cigar, Nine Perfect Strangers) and Lisa Gilroy (The Studio, Jury Duty) to the recurring cast alongside previously announced stars Nick Kroll, Sam Richardson, Jason Mantzoukas, Vanessa Bayer, and Diane Lane. A Hundred Percent is […]
‘Fire Country’ Casts Olivia Thirlby For Season 5 As CBS Drama’s First Series Regular Addition Ever
EXCLUSIVE: Fire Country is getting not one but two major new additions for its upcoming fifth season. Following Eric Guggenheim’s arrival as executive producer and showrunner, the CBS firefighter drama has cast Olivia Thirlby (Oppenheimer, Y: The Last Man) as a new series regular for Season 5. She will play a new firefighter, CJ. Both […]
Amanda Batula Leaving ‘Summer House’ After 10 Seasons in Wake of #Scamanda Controversy
The other shoe has dropped in the aftermath of the “Summer House” scandal: Amanda Batula will not be returning for Season 11 of the Bravo show, Variety has learned. Though this development may be obvious — in that Batula upended her life and career by beginning a romantic relationship with castmate West Wilson, who’s also […]
Bruce Springsteen, Barry Manilow, Alicia Keys Give Emotional Tributes at Clive Davis’ Funeral: “I Lost a Piece of My Heart”
Dionne Warwick, Kenny G and Jennifer Hudson also paid homage to the prolific music executive, who died last week at 94 years old.
‘Euphoria’s Jessica Blair Herman Signs With Luber Roklin Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Blair Herman, an actress recently seen in the third and final season of HBO’s Euphoria, has signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment for management. In Season 3, Herman was introduced as Heather, who along with her husband, befriends newlyweds Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) amid their life in the California suburbs. Euphoria‘s third season delivered […]
‘Probability of Miracles’ Amazon TV Series Casts Brian Tee, Ben Feldman (EXCLUSIVE)
The Amazon Prime Video TV adaptation of “The Probability of Miracles” has added two new cast members. Variety has learned exclusively that Brian Tee and Ben Feldman are both set to appear in the series, which is based on the Wendy Wunder novel of the same name. Production on the series is now underway in […]
What’s Coming to Tubi in July 2026
Tubi is expanding its 2026 rollout with a wide range of film and TV titles arriving throughout July. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series spanning various genres, from action-packed blockbusters and popular romantic comedies to arthouse dramas and chilling horror flicks. Highlights this month include the addition of the Tubi […]
Jennifer Todd Will Produce Film Academy’s Governors Awards
The veteran film producer succeeds Jennifer Fox, who produced the ceremony's last seven editions.
Messi, Memes and Fast-Food Diplomacy: The 2026 World Cup Moments That Blew Up the Internet
Forget the score, ignore the brackets. Off the pitch, the real action is being decided in memes, viral moments, and the unlikely folk heroes winning the tournament’s vibe wars.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Cites FCC Chairman’s Jimmy Kimmel Criticism as Evidence of Agency Overreach
In a landmark decision Monday, the Supreme Court overruled a decision that will give the president vastly more control over federal agencies.
Taylor Sheridan Slams Studio Execs & Admits To “Rage-Baiting” Critics: “I’m Not Trying To Win Emmys”
Taylor Sheridan has lifted the lid on his writing process and motivations in a wide-ranging interview that saw him slam studio executives, critics and the city of Los Angeles. The man behind series including Yellowstone and Landman also admitted that he has no interest in winning Emmys for his work. Speaking on The Bill Simmons […]
European Heatwave Fires Up the Box Office as Audiences Seek Indoor Activities, Air Conditioning
When schools across the U.K. closed early last week as record-breaking temperatures touched on 100 F, marking the hottest June on record, there was one noticeable benefactor. Reports from cinemas up and down the country were of packed-out screenings during otherwise quiet, mid-afternoon slots. Parents, stuck for options to keep their kids both entertained and cool […]
Korean Format ‘Running Man’ Heads To U.S. With Hellcat
EXCLUSIVE: Running Man, a long-running Korean variety series, is eyeing a run in the U.S. The series, which is ostensibly a weekly game of tag, comes from Korean broadcaster SBS, which is working with Pippa Lambert’s Hellcat on a U.S. adaptation. The show launched in Korea in 2010 and with over 700 episodes, is a […]
NBCUniversal & Sky “Fit Well Together And Are Set Up For Success” After Comcast Split, Mike Cavanagh Says
Mike Cavanagh says NBCUniversal and Sky “fit well together and are set up for success” after Comcast completes its planned split. The Comcast Co-CEO and designated chief exec of the media entity spinning off from the cable and broadband side of the house conveyed his sentiments in a memo to staffers (read it in full […]
Jennifer Todd Set To Produce Motion Picture Academy’s 17th Annual Governors Awards
The Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a new producer. Producer and former Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Todd will take the reins of the 17th Governors Awards, Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor said Monday. It will be Todd’s first time producing the event, which for the past seven […]
‘Supergirl’ Did the One Thing Superhero Movies Need to Do to Survive — and Did It Well
The stakes of the Milly Alcock-starring standalone bring the genre way, way down to size. Isn't that what everyone wanted?
Jeremy Allen White Knew ‘The Bear’ Ending for Two Years
Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also tell The Hollywood Reporter what it was like to say goodbye to their characters on the hit FX series: "It was time for the show to end."
Alicia Vikander Joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson in ‘Enigma Variations’ Series at Netflix
Alicia Vikander is set to star alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the “Enigma Variations” TV series at Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The show was originally reported to be in the works at Netflix in January 2025, with the streamer picking it up to series in March 2026 with Taylor-Johnson in the lead role. The show is […]
Tim Heidecker Launches His Progressive Take on InfoWars This Week: ‘We’re in a Prove-It Phase’
The comedy multi-hyphenate tells IndieWire about his plan to build a comedy streaming service that can one day compete with bigger players, finding new talent while scrolling Instagram, and (eventually) leaving his Alex Jones impression behind.
Peacock Now on YouTube Primetime Channels as NBCUniversal Seeks Broader Streaming Reach
Primetime Channels already has HBO Max, Paramount+ and Fox One among its offerings.
YouTube Channel Carwow Gets In The FAST Lane By Joining Samsung TV Plus Line-Up
EXCLUSIVE: YouTube channel Carwow is about to start a new life in the FAST lane. The network, which has more than 11 million subscribers on Google’s video platform, will become a FAST channel on the ad-supported Samsung TV Plus streaming service with Mirage Digital facilitating the launch. Automotive journalist Mat Watson, who runs the Carwow […]
‘Monster Maker’ Doc To Profile Legendary Stan Winston, Special Effects Master Behind ‘Alien,’ ‘Predator,’ ‘Terminator,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ & More
EXCLUSIVE: Production is underway on Monster Maker, a documentary about Stan Winston, the legendary special effects artist behind some of the most memorable and terrifying creatures ever put on screen. Dogwoof and Strange Bird are joining forces with Kennedy/Marshall, Whisper, and Haviland Digital on the feature, with Barney Douglas (McEnroe) directing. Winston’s extraordinary gallery of […]
Alicia Vikander Joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson In Netflix Limited Series ‘Enigma Variations’
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl, Ex Machina, Tomb Raider) is set to star opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Enigma Variations, Netflix’s limited series based on Call Me By Your Name author André Aciman’s bestselling novel. Written by Amanda Kate Shuman and to be directed by Oliver Hermanus, Enigma Variations tells the story of Paul (Taylor-Johnson), a man remade by the […]
Lisa Barlow Of ‘The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City’ Signs With UTA
EXCLUSIVE: Lisa Barlow of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for representation in all areas. As one of the OG stars of RHOSLC, Barlow quickly became a fan-favorite across The Real Housewives franchise for her one-liners, fashion sense, and unapologetic confidence. The television personality recently wrapped filming […]
NBCU’s Peacock Limited-Ads Tier Launches on YouTube Primetime Channels
Now you can subscribe to Peacock through YouTube to get a slew of entertainment and sports from NBC, Bravo, Telemundo and more, directly through the YouTube app. Peacock’s Premium Plus tier, priced at $16.99/month, is now available as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels in the U.S. It’s the priciest Peacock package, which includes limited […]
Modern Love: Dating Shows Are Out, Book Adaptations Are So In
A new study finds that first-run romance-novel adaptations have increased by 73 percent on streaming in just three years.
The Invite review – a roaring poly-rom-com
Olivia Wilde’s latest endeavour finds a strained couple hosting their sexually adventurous neighbours for dinner.
‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: Animated Anarchy Hits The Hollywood Hills In Pierre Coffin’s Deliriously Cine-Literate Slapstick Comedy
While the Toy Story movies look to the digital future of entertainment, the Despicable Me franchise is going way, way back into its analog past. Even movie buffs will be surprised just how much of a deep dive into Hollywood history Pierre Coffin’s latest animated offering is taking — the opening credits alone trace the […]
‘Supergirl’ Braces for $100 Million Loss: What DC Studios Should Learn From Its Box Office Bomb
In “Supergirl,” a melodramatic cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” scores a climactic battle sequence, with the song’s lyrics meant to offer encouragement to the plucky heroine: “Hey, don’t write yourself off yet…” Yet the initial box office results for “Supergirl” would suggest that audiences are, in fact, writing off the film — and […]
The Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)
Dear 2026: You seem pretty rad, for a year so potentially in malaise. At least, that’s the way we feel every time we turn off the news and turn on the music that takes us away from all that. The best albums from the first half of 2026 didn’t always shut out the outside world […]
‘Backrooms’ Extended Version Coming to Theaters With 15 Minutes of Bonus Footage
“Backrooms,” A24’s surprise horror hit, is looking to scare up more business over the July 4th holiday. The indie studio is re-releasing “Backrooms” with 15 minutes of bonus footage in a bid to bring back fans. In a listing on AMC’s website, the film has been rechristened the “Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition.” The exhibitor […]
‘SWAT’ Spinoff ‘Exiles’ Finds a Home at Starz
Producer Sony Pictures Television has also locked up international distribution for the series.
IndieWire Wins Best Website at 2026 Southern California Journalism Awards for Second Year in a Row
The entire IndieWire staff was honored by the LA Press Club as this year's Best Website.
Laika Boss Travis Knight Ramps Up ‘Wildwood’ Campaign In Annecy: “It’s The Biggest & Most Ambitious Thing We’ve Ever Done”
Laika President and CEO Travis Knight touched down at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival last week for a special presentation of ambitious upcoming stop-motion opus Wildwood. Strangely, given the mark Laika has made on stop-motion animation with Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014) and Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and Missing Link […]
One of 2026’s Best Films, ‘Blue Heron’ Sets Criterion Channel Streaming Date
Exclusive: Expect to see Canadian filmmaker Sophy Romvari's intimate and introspective stunner on many critics' 10 best lists at the year's end.
Supreme Court Declines Alan Dershowitz’s Appeal Of Defamation Case Against CNN
The Supreme Court declined to take lawyer Alan Dershowitz’s appeal of his defamation lawsuit against CNN. A judge had tossed out Dershowitz’s $300 million lawsuit against the network, over its coverage of remarks he made during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial in 2020. Dershowitz had argued that the network commentary on his remarks made […]
Comcast Stock Pops on NBCUniversal Spin-Off as Wall Street Waves Farewell to Vertical Integration
Analysts and investors are hoping to say goodbye to the conglomerate discount and allow two distinct businesses to better invest in and focus on their growth opportunities.
Dead Newborn Baby Found in Restroom at Electric Forest Music Festival
A deceased newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest music festival on Sunday morning, according to Michigan State Police. As CBS News reports, the body was found in the bathroom of the camping area of the event, which takes place across four days in Rothbury, Michigan. An employee of the restroom […]
June Diane Raphael Is Not Going to Choose Between Feminine and Funny
"I used to feel like I couldn't do improv because I didn't know enough 'Star Wars' references and I didn't want to wear sneakers onstage," says the 'Elle' star, who opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about her comedy cohort, being typecast and a new pilot she's developing that promises to be an antidote to AI.
Annecy 2026: 10 Takeaways From Oscar Talk to Anime’s Sway, Big Hollywood Plays and Why a Short Became the Fest’s Most Talked About Film
The Annecy Animation Festival’s 2026 edition was one of records. Badge holders hit 19,100, an all time high and a signal of animation’s dramatic growth, up from 7,100 accredited attendees in 2013. Meanwhile, during Annecy, on June 24 France bore the brunt of its hottest day on record. Annecy is already the most physically demanding of […]
Supreme Court Says Donald Trump Can Remove Democratic FTC Commissioner, Strengthening POTUS Powers Over Federal Agencies
The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was within his authority to remove a commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission, giving a boost to his efforts to exert more control over what have been considered independent federal agencies. Rebecca Slaughter, one of two Democrats on the FTC, had challenged her removal last year, arguing that […]
‘The Sopranos’ Gets First-Ever 4K Ultra HD Box Set With New Bonus Features and Collector’s Packaging
More than two decades after Tony Soprano first walked into Dr. Melfi’s office, “The Sopranos” is getting the collector’s treatment. Warner Bros. will release a limited-edition 4K box set of the hit show on Dec. 8. The new box set, available to pre-order now, includes all 86 episodes of David Chase’s acclaimed series, newly remastered […]
The Hollywood Reporter Tops 2026 SoCal Journalism Awards With 20 First-Place Wins, More Than Any Other Outlet
Among its awards are best website, journalist of the year honors for Gary Baum and Seth Abramovitch, best film critic for David Rooney, and best audio anchor/host for Scott Feinberg. Overall, THR nabbed a total of 44 prizes on Sunday night.
‘S.W.A.T’ Spinoff ‘Exiles’ Lands at Starz, Sets September Release Date
“S.W.A.T. Exiles” has officially found a network home, with Starz picking up the spinoff series in the U.S. The 10-episode series, which will see Shemar Moore return as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, will premiere on Starz on Sept. 25. Series producer Sony Pictures Television has also secured distribution deals for the series across every major region, […]
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal Of E. Jean Carroll Defamation Verdict
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury judgment against him in writer E. Jean Carroll’s claim that he sexually abused and defamed her. The case was one of two brought by Carroll. Another jury verdict, still under appeal, awarded her around $83 million in damages […]
‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ Lands At Starz In U.S., Sets Premiere Date As Sony TV Wraps Sales In All Major Markets
EXCLUSIVE: Just like S.W.A.T. did for all but one of its eight seasons, S.W.A.T. Exiles will launch in the fall. The spinoff will premiere September 25 on Starz after the series’ producer and distributor Sony Pictures Television closed a deal with the pay-TV network for the U.S. rights to the action drama starring Shemar Moore. […]
Indie Films Turned to Roadshow Releases When Traditional Rollouts Failed — and Distributors Took Note
Films like "Welcome Space Brothers," "The Last Picture Shows," and "32 Sounds" are following the "Hundreds of Beavers" model of going on tour — and are more successful for it.
Clockenflap’s Justin Sweeting and Woozi Studio’s Mia Min Yen on Asia’s Live Music Boom at Golden Melody Festival: ‘No Longer Is a Fan Just Buying a Ticket, but Investing in a Memory’
Each year, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Festival conferences, which take place before the Golden Melody Awards, bring together local and international music industry experts across a series of keynotes and panels covering topics ranging from the global market and music production to extended economic value and industry trends. The festival’s first market presentation, titled “The Rise […]
Comcast Split Is “Absolutely Not” A Prelude To M&A Spree, Brian Roberts Insists
Comcast Co-CEO Brian Roberts sought to downplay the scenario that the media giant will be primed for dealmaking once it splits into two companies next year. “Absolutely not,” Roberts said in response to the M&A question during an investor call this morning. “This is the right move to put each company in the strongest position […]
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival Is Supersizing Its Main Arrival Area: “Red Carpet for Everybody!”
Head of production Petr Lintimer lauds the big effort that staff and the 1,500 volunteers put into the venerable Czech fest, which is celebrating 60 editions and 80 years, adding to its special atmosphere.
‘Elle’ Review: Amazon’s Dull and Deluded ‘Legally Blonde’ Series Isn’t Even a Comedy
In TV's latest globified IP extension, a '90s era Elle Woods moves from L.A. to Seattle where she has to prove her pink, bubbly personality doesn't make her a poser — while overcoming plenty of teen drama, romancing two boys, and solving a mystery.
‘The Skinny Confidential’s’ Lauryn Bosstick Signs With WME (Exclusive)
Bosstick will work with WME to expand across television, unscripted content and brand partnerships.
‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Transforms Into a Werewolf in Robert Eggers’ Middle English Horror Movie
The Middle English Gothic period film opens in theaters starting Christmas Day, and co-stars "Nosferatu" cast members Lily Rose-Depp and Willem Dafoe.
‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe & Lily-Rose Depp Lead The Latest Celluloid Nightmare From Robert Eggers
We have the first official trailer for Werwulf, the latest feature from Robert Eggers. An official synopsis for the film has yet to be released, but the film has been presented with the tagline: “Werwulf is a harrowing tale of devotion, damnation, and the devil within.” Continuing his run of historically rooted horror after The […]
Vertical Streamer ThumFlix Sets Launch at House of Reux Alongside Four Acquisitions and India Co-Pro (EXCLUSIVE)
House of Reux is launching ThumFlix, a mobile-first vertical streamer, while adding four international titles and a new India co-production to its slate. ThumFlix, set to launch later this year from the Atlanta-based company, will carry premium short-form scripted content and is intended to open new monetization and distribution channels for independent filmmakers worldwide. The […]
‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Transforms Into a Werewolf in Robert Eggers’ New Gothic Horror Movie
There doesn’t need to be a full moon for this creature to arrive. Universal has released the trailer for “Werewulf,” which will debut in theaters on Dec. 25. The logline reads, “In 13th-century England, a mysterious creature stalks a foggy countryside as local folklore becomes a terrifying reality for the villagers.” The trailer teases Aaron […]
TV Ratings: Fox Sports’ World Cup Pregame Show Is Way Up Too
Like the matches themselves, the pregame has more than doubled its audience from 2022.
Penelope Keith, British Actor Known for ‘The Good Life,’ Dies at 86
Penelope Keith, the British actor best known for her roles in sitcoms such as “The Good Life,” has died. She was 86. The BBC reported her death from cancer, citing a statement from Keith’s family. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Dame Penelope Keith died peacefully whilst living with cancer at her home in […]
The ‘Off Campus’ Effect: Streamers Smitten With Scripted Romance Over Dating Shows, Research Shows
Streaming platforms are smitten with romance – predominantly the scripted kind. New research from Ampere Analysis shows that 83% of first-run romance commissions in the first half of 2026 were scripted. Of those, 40% were adapted from books, which has been the case since 2025 (since 2023 the number of book adaptations has increased by […]
Doha Film Institute Unveils 2026 Spring Grants: Mohamed Kordofani, Theo Panagopoulos & Muayad Alayan Among Recipients
Qatar’s Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants cycle, spanning 48 projects at differing stages of creation from 39 countries. Among the film projects is About Love & September Laws, the second feature by Mohamed Kordofani after Khartoum-set drama Goodbye Julia, which made history in Cannes in 2023 as the first […]
How Celyn Jones Lit Up North Wales With the Fabulously Mad ‘Madfabulous’: “It’s Not a Moment, It’s a Movement”
The director talks bringing the flamboyant, tragic Henry Paget — the 5th Marquess of Anglesey — back to life in 'Madfabulous,' a Welsh Pride Month release that's packing cinemas in Bangor.
Manitoba Producers Fiasco Global Media & Bonus Production Services Team For Canadian Scripted Projects
EXCLUSIVE: A pair of female-led production houses from Manitoba, Canada, have set in motion a plan to produced scripted TV shows. Fiasco Global Media and Bonus Production Services will form a strategic alliance to develop and produce a slate of scripted projects that can be carried “across the full production lifecycle.” Fiasco, which is led […]
Penelope Keith, British Sitcom Star Best Known for ‘The Good Life,’ Dies at 86
The show, which went by 'Good Neighbors' in the U.S., ran from 1975 to 1978 and won Keith a BAFTA.